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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.19, 1,041.27 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.19, 1,041.27 and 174.20 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.19 : 1,041.27 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.19/1,041.27 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.19x = 1,041.27 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.19x = 181,387.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,387.06/694.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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